The Tick

I concur, 7. The ball and chain had enough of my opining on Fighting Sioux Hockey, so I joined with fellow, passionate fans on this blog. Athletes and coaches, who in general are cocky, arrogant, and should I say, a little self-immersed with selves, should be quite able to shrug of the forums’ posts. If not, THEN SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUP!!! LITTLE WOODENBOY! HOW IN ALL OF CREATION, DID MY THERAPIST MAKE IT INTO THIS FORUM?!!!!!!!!!!

Little Woodenboy asked me if North Dakota was in the top college division for NCAA Hockey. Huh? It is all about winning, right!? So why in all of creation aren’t the players, both offensively and defensively, who gives you the best chance to win, getting the minutes. Is there some participation award at the end of season? Don’t care who gets butt hurt about ice time! Here are the boys who get the minutes. Perron- sacha- berg Swanson- wilkie- strinden Littler- croal- james And SACHA is still only getting about 40 seconds of PP. WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LITTLE WOODENBOY! IS CHAVES ADAM SILVER'S MINNIE ME?!!!!! By the way Little Woodenboy, were goinign to need more of those green Latrobe bottles for the Fighting Sioux Hockey game tomorrow night.

As you have stated before, Sasha gets the minutes. Perron-Boisvert-Berg Croal--Littler-James Have Croal or Littler played center? Swanson-Wilkie-Strinden Omac-Schmaltz-Jammer As stated, Sasha gets most PP minutes. Yes, I'm not a fan of 22. SPOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!

HEY LITTLE WOODENBOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I JUST EARNED THE REACTING WELL BADGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WTF? I'm going to start drinking. Hey Little Woodenboy!!!!!!! Grab me a green Latrobe bottle, please!! AND DONT FORGET TO LINE UP THE JACK SHOTS!!

And he gets MAYBE!? 30-40 seconds of PP time. He is the teams goal scorer! BERRY PLAY HIM! He should be on the 1st PP unit over 22 at the wing!

Here is what I meant by IT, and why I believe it is held on passionately by fans, which can be attributed by Mr. Englestad himself. These are statements written by him which are referenced from "Fight on Sioux"; "Hopefully, the Ralph Englestad Arena will inspire future alumni to follow that treasured tradition of giving and to follow in the footsteps of many who have sacrificed for and given to their alma mater, UND." "The modern-day relentless demolition and ridicule of admirable traditions have left people with little solid good to cling to in history. Those who frequent that street for the sake of destruction fail to recognize that traditions are a vital social value." "Tradition is that gentle fabric woven through time and experience, tediously implemented and practiced through a comprehensive set of crucial, individual contributions, generating meaning, character and identity to one and all. The Fighting Sioux logo, the Indian head symbol, the Fighting Sioux uniforms, the aura of the Fighting Sioux tradition and spirit of being a Fighting Sioux are a lasting value and of immeasurable significance to our past, present, and future." North Dakota Hockey is just another college hockey program in the niche sport of college hockey.

Shakespeare? Little Woodenboy would love to see the marketing/branding ideas for that incorporated with hockey players uniforms.

HERESY. The University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux had a brand that was unique and intriguing. The mascot represented a part of North Dakota’s history, and players that played with the Fighting Sioux logo on their sweaters played with grit and a pride for what the program represented. They were not soft. One of my best memories was when Darcy Mitani absolutely blew up a player behind the net at the old Ralph. Then the few, who have to destroy anything that has a loyal and passionate following, turning that institution into excrement. Fighting Hawks is plain blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. Another bird or furry creature mascot, wow. The hockey program does not have IT anymore, especially having the Fighting Sioux nickname taken away.

22 should be on 4th line, Soft player and absolutely no grit. He should have to prove himself. Wilkie and Swanson should be on line together.

22 is the one I do hope goes in the portal. I just don't see it. Please enlighten myself and Little Woodenboy.

The best player Sasha, gets maybe 30-40 seconds of PP time on the second group, and doesn't see the ice as much as he should. Sasha should transfer so he can show the country the talent he has. Would not be surprised to see him leave after this year. He should. Either go pro or the portal. BC, Western Michigan, Minnesota, or God forbid, ......Denver.

Wasn't it Swanson to Wilkie for the goal, with Strinden getting in front of the net. This line should be kept together.